Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel is a bit hotter then the right? Anyone know why?
Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
Are your Schoeps matched? They may be just a bit off. That's my guess. I doubt it's the V3.
They are matched but I have noticed it with many different kinds of gear, even in studios.
it's your ears... ;D They weren't matched at the factory!
Quote from: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:27:36 PM
Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel is a bit hotter then the right? Anyone know why?
Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
I always noticed this with a pair of 391's that I used to run back in the day.They were matched but one was 1 or 2 db hotter.
Quote from: stober on February 14, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
Quote from: nedstruzz on February 14, 2007, 07:27:36 PM
Typically when recording I've noticed that the left channel is a bit hotter then the right? Anyone know why?
Is it simply that the left channel on the pre is just a bit different then the right?
I always noticed this with a pair of 391's that I used to run back in the day.They were matched but one was 1 or 2 db hotter.
weird, maybe theyre mostly matched per frequency analysis rather than level
My HOs are about a db apart. But they don't match them. At least I don't think they do. ???
Dude, if they're only a 1/2 db off, I'd be psyched... LOL!
Quote from: Max Power on February 14, 2007, 08:48:47 PM
My HOs are about a db apart.
You should always keep your HOs apart, otherwise they start fighting and end up ruining the tape. 8)
is this not something that can be compensated for with the preamp?
you can always ad a bump to that channel in post if you need.
i have a sneaking suspicion that the right channel LED levels on my V3 calibrated a little hotter than my left. of course it could just all be in my head. i have ran both mics out of different channels and it always seems like the right is a little hotter. i guess when i finally send it back to grace for the polarity issue i will ask them to check it out. it is only off by like 1 dB.
Quote from: T.J. on February 19, 2007, 09:46:40 AM
i have a sneaking suspicion that the right channel LED levels on my V3 calibrated a little hotter than my left. of course it could just all be in my head. i have ran both mics out of different channels and it always seems like the right is a little hotter. i guess when i finally send it back to grace for the polarity issue i will ask them to check it out. it is only off by like 1 dB.
This is very easy to check with a test tone.